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D'Aquisto Solo Acoustic Archtop Guitar - USED  From Other

Eye-catching design and jaw-dropping tone. This is the post-modern archtop of my dreams! 

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What We Think

The tone is just stunning. So many adjectives come to mind. It's warm, soft, articulate, loud, dry, and sweet all at once.

Excellent craftsmanship. I once heard that the folks at Aria spent half the day sharpening their tools. Probably hyperbole, but some of these cuts really are the stuff of fine art. It's one thing to master a historic template, it's quite another to reinterpret the aesthetic entirely.

I love the sound holes. They look like leaves. The slotted headstock reduces mass and mirrors the holes. Same thing with the bridge. Speaking of the bridge, notice that thin piece sticking out the side of it? That's how you adjust the action. No metal involved. Better translation of vibration. SO COOL! 

We've got flats on it right now and it plays like butter. 

robinson@soundpure.com 

Manufacturer's Description from Other

Luthier James D’Aquisto was arguably the greatest archtop builder of all and the Solo model is one of the experimental designs representative of his final period. This is a very popular style although the 17 inch body and cutaway is a slight departure from the original design.

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About Manufacturer

Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers.   We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC.  We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in.  Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world.   Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business.  Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.  

We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability.  We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape.   We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment. 

Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website.    Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history?  Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear?  It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.  

Specifications

 

Body: 17 inch width Full acoustic, with Flamed Maple binding
Top: Solid Stika Spruce, pressed arch
Back: Laminated Flamed Maple, pressed arch
Neck: Maple 1 piece
Fingerboard: Ebony with Ebony / Maple binding
Number of Frets: 22, #213
Scale Length: 25-1/2 inches
Bridge: Ebony, Acutone, height adjustable
Tailpiece: Ebony
Machineheads: Gotoh SG301 with Ebony Keys
Finish: Natural (N)